Uchiha Shin stayed behind.
Little Fishman and Jingwei did not ask Uchiha Shin why he was staying.
"How many years have you two relied on each other here?" Uchiha Shin asked.
"We don't know either. In any case, it's been a very, very long time. Back then, Lord Eastern Emperor Taiyi was still alive," Little Fishman said.
"Yes. Before I became the Jingwei bird, I often went to play with Eastern Emperor Taiyi. He was very kind to me, always giving me delicious food and fun things to play with. He also taught me powerful spells. The spell that allowed me to become a seabird after I was killed by Sea Ghost, with my soul remaining undying, was taught to me by Lord Eastern Emperor Taiyi," Jingwei said with a nod.
Uchiha Shin looked at Jingwei. He believed her words. After all, although Eastern Emperor Taiyi had fallen back then, a remnant of his soul had somehow remained behind. This was likely why.
"I have some good news to tell you two," Uchiha Shin said with a smile as he looked at them.
"What good news?" The two of them stared at Uchiha Shin.
Uchiha Shin moved closer and lowered his voice. "Lord Eastern Emperor Taiyi is still alive."
Little Fishman and Jingwei were both stunned upon hearing this. Surprise filled their eyes, followed by disbelief.
"Mystic Spirit King, we consider you a friend too. How could you lie to us here?" Jingwei hopped to the side and said angrily.
"If you keep saying that, I'll peck you."
Little Fishman did not believe it either.
Uchiha Shin smiled. This was indeed not easy for anyone to believe.
If he had traded places with these two, he would not have believed it either.
Uchiha Shin then told the two of them